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What Causes A Throbs & Fluttering Of Artery?
I am concerned about a troubling symptom that persists of late. My left temple artery randomly throbs and is fluttery. It isn't the same as the right; There is no fluttering on the right side. I do not experience a headache. It's weird. Like I said, fluttery, rapid, irregular and isn't the same as the right.
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to temporal arteritis, although your symptoms are not typical of this disorder (other symptoms like headache, blurring vision, etc. would be present).
I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some lab blood tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, PCR, sedimentation rate).
If all the above tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. It may be just anxiety.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to temporal arteritis, although your symptoms are not typical of this disorder (other symptoms like headache, blurring vision, etc. would be present).
I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some lab blood tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, PCR, sedimentation rate).
If all the above tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. It may be just anxiety.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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